Average Sanitation Worker Salary in China for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Sanitation Worker salary for 2024 in China and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Chinese yuan. To keep things simple, we are using the CNY currency code instead of the currency symbol ¥.

How Much Does a Sanitation Worker Make in China?

A Sanitation Worker working in China will typically earn around 96,980 CNY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 49,020 CNY to the highest average salary of 146,200 CNY.

Average Annual Salary
96,980 CNY
Average Monthly Salary
8,081 CNY

Lowest Annual Salary
49,020 CNY
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,085 CNY

Highest Annual Salary
146,200 CNY
Highest Monthly Salary
12,183 CNY

These are average salaries for a Sanitation Worker in China and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Sanitation Worker to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Sanitation Worker salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Sanitation Worker Salaries in China

So we've looked at the average salaries a Sanitation Worker will earn in China. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Sanitation Worker can earn between 49,020 CNY and 146,200 CNY on average in China. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Sanitation Worker in China is 91,320 CNY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 91,320 CNY, and 50% of the population earn more than 91,320 CNY.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Sanitation Worker salary in China, 25% of the population are earning less than 63,500 CNY while 75% of the population earn more than 63,500 CNY.

75% of the population earn less than 109,460 CNY, and 25% of the population earn more than 109,460 CNY.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Sanitation Worker Salary by Experience Level in China

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average sanitation worker salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Sanitation Worker in China that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 59,480 CNY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Sanitation Worker salary would increase to 72,780 CNY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Sanitation Worker, the average salary would be 100,140 CNY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 119,560 CNY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Sanitation Worker with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 128,500 CNY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Sanitation Worker with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 137,400 CNY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
59,480 CNY
2-5 Years +23%
72,780 CNY
5-10 Years +42%
100,140 CNY
10-15 Years +17%
119,560 CNY
15-20 Years +10%
128,500 CNY
20+ Years +6%
137,400 CNY

Sanitation Worker Salary by Education Level in China

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Sanitation Worker in China based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Sanitation Worker in China with a high school education can earn an average salary of 78,420 CNY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Sanitation Worker in China with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 125,100 CNY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
78,420 CNY
Certificate or Diploma +61%
125,100 CNY

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in China is around 146,000 to 439,000 CNY and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Sanitation Worker Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In China, a male sanitation worker will earn an average of 97,880 CNY, while a female sanitation worker will earn around 90,980 CNY.

This means that a male sanitation worker earns approximately 8% more than a female sanitation worker for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in China

Male
97,880 CNY
Female -8%
90,980 CNY

Sanitation Worker Average Pay Raise in China

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Sanitation Worker in China is around 9% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in China is around 9% every 15 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 9 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Sanitation Worker in China can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in China for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in China.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
8%
Energy
7%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
5%
Travel
4%
Construction
3%
Education
2%

Sanitation Worker Bonus and Incentive Rates in China

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Sanitation Worker is a low bonus based job, with 27% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

73% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
27%
No Bonus
73%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in China earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
362,200 CNY
Private Sector -6%
341,400 CNY

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Sanitation Worker

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Sanitation Worker in China.

Job Title Category Salary
Apartment Assistant Manager Cleaning and Housekeeping 134,600 CNY
Assistant Director of Housekeeping Cleaning and Housekeeping 148,300 CNY
Assistant Housekeeping Manager Cleaning and Housekeeping 148,300 CNY
Cleaner Cleaning and Housekeeping 103,200 CNY
Cleaning and Housekeeping Manager Cleaning and Housekeeping 185,100 CNY
Domestic Housekeeper Cleaning and Housekeeping 91,840 CNY
Executive Housekeeper Cleaning and Housekeeping 104,440 CNY
Groundskeeper Cleaning and Housekeeping 111,860 CNY
Head of Housekeeping Cleaning and Housekeeping 154,700 CNY
Housekeeper Cleaning and Housekeeping 104,440 CNY
Housekeeping Supervisor Cleaning and Housekeeping 129,000 CNY
Laundry Worker Cleaning and Housekeeping 92,400 CNY
Resident Manager Cleaning and Housekeeping 192,000 CNY

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in China, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Beijing 101,860 CNY
Changchun 90,620 CNY
Changsha 84,740 CNY
Chengdu 106,160 CNY
Chongqing 102,160 CNY
Dalian 87,640 CNY
Dongguan 92,240 CNY
Foshan 89,460 CNY
Fuzhou 81,180 CNY
Guangzhou 110,340 CNY
Hangzhou 104,500 CNY
Harbin 97,760 CNY
Jinan 97,640 CNY
Kunming 86,760 CNY
Nanjing 99,220 CNY
Qingdao 89,280 CNY
Quanzhou 80,480 CNY
Shanghai 111,000 CNY
Shantou 98,440 CNY
Shenyang 96,960 CNY
Shenzhen 99,080 CNY
Suzhou 95,720 CNY
Tianjin 102,620 CNY
Wenzhou 89,340 CNY
Wuhan 97,260 CNY
Wuxi 83,900 CNY
Xi an 94,380 CNY
Xiamen 78,160 CNY
Zhengzhou 80,920 CNY

Salary Comparison by State

The table below includes links to the average salary for each state in China.

City Average Salary
Anhui 107,380 CNY
Beijing 89,120 CNY
Chongqing 94,900 CNY
Fujian 100,580 CNY
Gansu 93,140 CNY
Guangdong 115,560 CNY
Guangxi 105,080 CNY
Guizhou 93,600 CNY
Hainan 83,900 CNY
Hebei 107,960 CNY
Heilongjiang 96,680 CNY
Henan 111,920 CNY
Hubei 105,620 CNY
Hunan 107,820 CNY
Jiangsu 110,340 CNY
Jiangxi 99,220 CNY
Jilin 90,620 CNY
Liaoning 98,120 CNY
Nei Monggol 90,980 CNY
Ningxia 85,080 CNY
Qinghai 83,400 CNY
Shaanxi 97,060 CNY
Shandong 110,380 CNY
Shanghai 87,040 CNY
Shanxi 94,900 CNY
Sichuan 108,800 CNY
Tianjin 87,020 CNY
Xinjiang Uygur 86,420 CNY
Xizang [Tibet] 80,840 CNY
Yunnan 101,840 CNY
Zhejiang 101,860 CNY

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